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Best PlayStation 3 games of 2009

The 50 best PlayStation 3 games released in 2009, ranked from 23,849 critic and player ratings.

The best PlayStation 3 game of 2009 is Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, with a critic score of 95/100 — updated November 2026.

How this ranking is built
  • Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
  • A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
  • Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
  • Release window covered: 2009.
  • 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 23,849 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 50

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01 Uncharted 2: Among Thieves A Uncharted 2: Among Thieves 2009 · 2,239 ratings · 3 Tier votes · finished by 60% In the sequel to Drake's Fortune, Nathan Drake comes across a map that showcases the location of Marco Polo's missing ships. It takes him on a journey to find the infamous Cintamani Stone, and uncover the truth behind it. 95 /100
02 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition 2009 · 682 ratings · finished by 15% 94 /100
03 Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition 2009 · 953 ratings · finished by 20% 91 /100
04 Bayonetta A Bayonetta 2009 · 567 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 21% A member of an ancient witch clan and possessing powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with balletic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. With magnificent over-the-top action taking place in stages that are a veritable theme park of exciting attractions, Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre, bringing to life its fast-paced, dynamic climax combat. 91 /100
05 Assassin's Creed II S Assassin's Creed II 2009 · 3,242 ratings · 21 Tier votes Discover an intriguing and epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy set during a pivotal moment in history: the Italian Renaissance. Experience the freedom and immersion of an all new open world and mission structure with settings such as the rooftops and canals of beautiful Venice. Your options in combat, assassination and escape are vast, with many new weapons, settings and gameplay elements. 90 /100
06 Killzone 2 Killzone 2 2009 · 165 ratings Killzone 2 is the third game in the Killzone franchise and continues the story two years after the events of the first two games. The gameplay consists of what the developers describe as Hollywood Realism, focusing on scripted, cinematic gameplay. The game is played entirely from the first-person perspective, except for the portions with vehicular combat with a tank and an exoskeleton. Next to the single-player campaign, there is squad-based multiplayer called Warzone with five different kinds of missions (Assassination, Search & Retrieve, Search & Destroy, Bodycount and Capture & Hold) based on seven kinds of classes. There is support for up to 32 players, with the addition of bots to fill the remaining spots. 90 /100
07 Dragon Age: Origins S Dragon Age: Origins 2009 · 1,749 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 30% Dragon Age: Origins is a third-person role-playing game described as a spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights franchises. Players create their own character by customizing gender and appearance as well as choosing a race and class. Combat is in real time with the ability to pause at any moment: tactical options include an editor which allows the player to give the AI detailed instructions on how to behave in every possible situation. Although the main storyline is the same for every character created, the game features six unique prologues, two for each race. Dragon Age: Origins received critical acclaim upon release, with praise mostly directed at its story, setting, characters, music and combat system. 90 /100
08 Batman: Arkham Asylum A Batman: Arkham Asylum 2009 · 2,608 ratings · 9 Tier votes · finished by 49% Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2009, it follows Batman as he battles the Joker, who seizes control of Arkham Asylum and frees its inmates. The game features stealth, combat, and detective elements, with players using Batman's gadgets and skills to subdue enemies and solve puzzles. Set in a dark, immersive version of Gotham, the story explores Batman’s psychological battle with his foes, including Harley Quinn, Bane, and Scarecrow. The game received critical acclaim for its gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling, becoming a defining title in superhero video games. 89 /100
09 Demon's Souls Demon's Souls 2009 · 403 ratings · finished by 16% A third-person action RPG with cooperative and competitive multiplayer elements in which the player enters the kingdom of Boletaria as it is being ravaged by a fog that spawns murderous demons. The player has to hunt down the arch demons situated in five disparate areas within the kingdom and partake in punishing combat to reach the Old One, the vengeful being that brought the fog to Boletaria. 88 /100
10 Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time 2009 · 105 ratings 87 /100
11 inFamous inFamous 2009 · 364 ratings · finished by 36% 86 /100
12 The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition 2009 · 169 ratings · finished by 12% 86 /100
13 FIFA Soccer 10 FIFA Soccer 10 2009 · 110 ratings 86 /100
14 Trine Trine 2009 · 312 ratings · finished by 25% 85 /100
15 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 S Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 2009 · 1,574 ratings · 4 Tier votes · finished by 39% 85 /100
16 Machinarium Machinarium 2009 · 447 ratings · finished by 24% 85 /100
17 Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City 2009 · 139 ratings · finished by 19% 84 /100
18 Flower Flower 2009 · 233 ratings · finished by 20% 83 /100
19 Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time 2009 · 151 ratings 83 /100
20 Red Faction: Guerrilla Red Faction: Guerrilla 2009 · 160 ratings · finished by 11% 82 /100
21 Final Fantasy XIII A Final Fantasy XIII 2009 · 428 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 15% 81 /100
22 Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 2009 · 99 ratings 85 /100
23 Wolfenstein Wolfenstein 2009 · 282 ratings 81 /100
24 Fallout 3: Broken Steel Fallout 3: Broken Steel 2009 · 88 ratings 81 /100
25 The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena 2009 · 86 ratings 81 /100
26 Brütal Legend Brütal Legend 2009 · 259 ratings 80 /100
27 Borderlands Borderlands 2009 · 1,031 ratings · finished by 20% · 22 h to beat 80 /100
28 STEINS;GATE STEINS;GATE 2009 · 358 ratings · finished by 16% 80 /100
29 Angry Birds Angry Birds 2009 · 209 ratings 80 /100
30 Tales of Monkey Island Tales of Monkey Island 2009 · 89 ratings 80 /100
31 Need for Speed: Shift Need for Speed: Shift 2009 · 227 ratings · finished by 22% 80 /100
32 Colin McRae: DiRT 2 S Colin McRae: DiRT 2 2009 · 141 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 16% 79 /100
33 Fallout 3: Point Lookout Fallout 3: Point Lookout 2009 · 87 ratings 79 /100
34 Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood 2009 · 207 ratings · finished by 21% 79 /100
35 Resident Evil 5 B Resident Evil 5 2009 · 823 ratings · 3 Tier votes · finished by 25% 78 /100
36 The Saboteur The Saboteur 2009 · 192 ratings · finished by 32% 78 /100
37 Prototype S Prototype 2009 · 419 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 36% 78 /100
38 F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin 2009 · 317 ratings · finished by 17% 76 /100
39 Might and Magic Clash of Heroes Might and Magic Clash of Heroes 2009 · 89 ratings 76 /100
40 Fallout 3: The Pitt Fallout 3: The Pitt 2009 · 89 ratings 76 /100
41 Angry Birds Angry Birds 2009 · 239 ratings 75 /100
42 LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues 2009 · 92 ratings 75 /100
43 Plants vs. Zombies Plants vs. Zombies 2009 · 676 ratings · finished by 40% 71 /100
44 Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 2009 · 93 ratings 68 /100
45 Fallout 3: Mothership Zeta Fallout 3: Mothership Zeta 2009 · 89 ratings 66 /100
46 Fallout 3: Operation Anchorage Fallout 3: Operation Anchorage 2009 · 88 ratings 66 /100
47 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2009 · 109 ratings 66 /100
48 STAR WARS - The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition STAR WARS - The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition 2009 · 378 ratings · finished by 13% 65 /100
49 The Godfather II The Godfather II 2009 · 91 ratings 65 /100
50 The Lord of the Rings: Conquest The Lord of the Rings: Conquest 2009 · 102 ratings 60 /100
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What is the best PlayStation 3 game of 2009?

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves currently tops the ranking with a score of 95/100 across 2,239 ratings. Ranking updated November 2026.

How is this ranking built?

Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.